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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   instrument

   • IPA[ˈinstrəmənt]

   美式

   • n.
     a tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work；a thing used in pursuing an aim or policy; a means
   • v.
     equip (something) with measuring instruments

   • noun: instrument, plural noun: instruments

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work a surgical instrument writing instruments 同義詞 implement, tool, utensil, device, apparatus, ... 更多contrivance, gadget, contraption, appliance, mechanism, informalgizmo
   • ▪ a thing used in pursuing an aim or policy; a means drama as an instrument of learning 同義詞 agent, agency, catalyst, cause, factor, ... 更多channel, force, medium, means, mechanism, vehicle, organ
   • ▪ a person who is exploited or made use of he was a mere instrument acting under coercion 同義詞 pawn, puppet, creature, dupe, hostage, ... 更多counter, cog, tool, cat's paw, informalstooge
   • 2. a measuring device used to gauge the level, position, speed, etc. of something, especially a motor vehicle or aircraft a new instrument for measuring ozone levels myriad instruments and switches 同義詞 measuring device, gauge, meter, measure, indicator, ... 更多dial, display
   • 3. an object or device for producing musical sounds a percussion instrument
   • 4. a formal document, especially a legal one execution involves signature and unconditional delivery of the instrument

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. equip (something) with measuring instruments engineers have instrumented rockets to study the upper atmosphere a DC-8 aircraft instrumented as a flying laboratory